Why I Have Dental Implants

Hi! I'm Harley. No matter how good your oral hygiene is, there will probably come a time in your life when you need dentures or cosmetic dentistry. For me, it was earlier than most. In elementary school (unfortunately after I had lost my baby teeth), I was playing tetherball during recess. My hand-eye coordination has always been horrible, and in this case it caused me to miss the ball--which then proceeded to hit me in the head at full speed. It knocked me over, and when my chin hit the pavement, I lost three front teeth.
Needless to say, I have since had teeth implants and a really good relationship with my dentist. So I started this site to show that things like the dentist, dentures, and implants are all normal things! I hope you enjoy learning about them.

If you need to fix your teeth and be sure that they are straight and looking great, it will be worth your time to find some quality adult orthodontic services. Since there are so many different dentists out there that are offering Invisalign as a teeth straightening option, you will be in good hands whenever you do the research required and rely on them for help. By taking the time to handle the tips in this article, you will be in a good position to get adult orthodontic services on your terms.[Read More]

From brushing and flossing to eating a well-balanced diet and scheduling routine exams, maintaining the look and underlying health of your smile can be overwhelming at times. However, having a healthy and appealing smile is not only beneficial to your physical health, but it also benefits your emotional well-being and self-esteem. Thankfully, dentists are available to help improve and maintain your mouth, teeth, and gum tissue. Here are a few things your dentist wants you to know.[Read More]

Eating citrus fruits and drinking lemonade and orange juice provides you with a healthy dose of vitamin C, an important nutrient that helps strengthen your immunity. Citrus fruits may also help lower your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, and may even help speed up healing after surgery.
Lemons and oranges, however, may have detrimental effects on your teeth and gums, especially if consumed in large amounts. While citrus is most often implicated in the damage of natural teeth, it may also lead to problems with dental restorations such as tooth implants.[Read More]

If you have cardiovascular, or heart disease, then you might know that it can lead to changes in your arterial walls, heighten your risk for diminished kidney function, make your blood pressure high, and cause chest pain. What you may not know, is that cardiovascular disease can also cause changes in your mouth. Here are three ways cardiovascular disease can negatively affect your mouth and what you can do about them.[Read More]